We’ve redesigned our puzzles to offer an amazing array of new features. Not to mention a look that’s simple, uncluttered and easier to navigate. So you can play between computer, tablet and phone in the most enjoyable way possible.

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New look. New features. New fun.

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A modern design that’s easy to navigate on web, tablet and phone

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Start solving on one device and continue when you switch to another

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They’re fast. They’re fun. They’re free. And there’s a new one each day for you to puzzle over (available on iOS)

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Twenty years’ worth of puzzles to challenge you

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a New York Times Crossword subscription? What do I get when I subscribe?

A subscription to The New York Times Crossword gives you access to the daily puzzle online and in our iPhone® and iPad® apps, as well as access to all puzzles in our archive, including acrostics and variety puzzles.

Can I link my account between the app and the website? How do I do this?

Yes. You can link your account between the app and the website, and we encourage you to do so. You can work on the same puzzle throughout your day from different devices and the web and have a complete record of puzzles you’ve solved on the website, your tablet and your smartphone.

To do so, go to your account settings in the app. Enter your email address and password, then tap Restore Purchases.

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When do puzzles become available?

Each daily puzzle is available the evening before it appears in the newspaper. On weekdays, the puzzle is available at 10 p.m. Eastern time. On weekends (Saturday and Sunday, for Sunday and Monday’s puzzles), the puzzle is available at 6 p.m. Eastern time.

To receive alerts on your device when the newest daily puzzle is available, enable push notifications.

The weekly variety puzzles are available on NYTimes.com at noon the Thursday before appearing in the Sunday magazine. The monthly bonus puzzles are available online on the first day of the month.

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How are Crossword subscriptions billed?

The New York Times accepts major credit cards and PayPal. Subscriptions are billed every month or every year, depending on your type of subscription. Your subscription will be renewed automatically, and you will be charged in advance of each billing cycle unless you cancel. To prevent interruptions to your service, we also suggest that you verify your credit card information is current in your Purchase History.

Note: If you purchased your subscription through a third-party application, please refer to the relevant terms.

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How do I cancel my subscription? What is the refund policy?

You can cancel your subscription by calling Customer Care at (800) 591-9233.

For details about refunds, please review our Terms of Sale.

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I have a digital subscription. Do I get free access to The Crossword?

Digital subscriptions do not give you free access to The Crossword. For more information, please see the Digital Subscriptions and Premium Products FAQ.